Wired for Worship

In this powerful message from Acts 17:16-34, we explore Paul's famous sermon at Mars Hill and discover how the gospel speaks to our culture's spiritual confusion. Just as ancient Athens was filled with idols and altars to unknown gods, our modern world offers countless spiritual alternatives that promise fulfillment but leave us empty. Paul's masterful presentation to the Greek philosophers demonstrates how to engage culture with truth while maintaining compassion and clarity.

This sermon examines how Paul found common ground with his audience without compromising the gospel message. We'll discover that the "unknown god" the Athenians were trying to appease was actually the God who had been pursuing them all along. The message challenges us to identify our own "altars to unknown gods" – whether that's vague spirituality, success, self-fulfillment, or cultural Christianity – and exchange them for a genuine relationship with the living God revealed in Jesus Christ.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as God's validation of His Son's claims and His invitation for all people to move from ignorance to repentance. This message is especially relevant for those exploring faith, questioning traditional religion, or seeking something more than empty religious ritual. Discover how the God who seems distant and unknowable has actually come near in Jesus Christ, offering forgiveness, purpose, and eternal life to all who believe.